scholarly journals Editorial: Public Mental Health Policy, Mental Health Promotion, and Interventions Which Focus on the Social Determinants of Mental Health

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Battams
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals 18.L. Workshop: Public mental health policies - experiences and challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
National Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Policies

Abstract The workshop has the aim to help developing and strengthening policies for Public Mental Health and support experience sharing platform for Public Mental Health policy development. Mental health policy defines the vision for the future mental health of the national population and internationally. The WHOs developed three recommendations for the development of mental health policy, strategic plans and for organizing services which are to deinstitutionalise mental health care; to integrate mental health into general health care; and to develop community mental health services. For each this aim a situational analysis and needs assessment is recommended as first step. Therefore, this workshop consists of four talks in the development of mental health policies at the regional and national level. First, the process of population consultations and participatory research is described (Felix Sisenop). Participatory research enables exchanging experiences, results and key challenges in Public Mental Health. Participatory research can contribute greatly in empowering people to discuss and deal with mental health issues and therefore is a step towards a more involved and active general public. Second, a policy development at the regional level is described (Elvira Mauz). On behalf of the federal ministry of health the Robert Koch Institute as the German public health institute is currently developing a concept for a national Mental Health Surveillance (MHS). In the talk objectives, framework model and work processes are presented. The MHS should systematically gather, process and analyze primary and secondary data, thus an integrating and monitoring system is working. Third, the Public Mental Health policy in Malta will be described (John Cachia) Over the last 7 years CMH Malta developed a strategic framework for the mental health with the input of patients, families, service providers, NGOs and civil society. The Maltese National Mental Health Strategy 2020-2030 was published in July 2019. This strategy will be described in the Talk. Fourth presenter (Ignas Rubikas) will introduce the national perspective on development of Lithuanian mental health policy addressing major public mental health challenges of suicide prevention, alcohol control policies and mental health promotion in a broader context of national mental health care. Key messages Participatory research in Public Mental Health is an approach to involve the population in policy development. Development of mental health policies can benefit from sharing experiences and lessons learned on a national and regional levels.

scholarly journals Corporate management and clinical autonomy: The ethical dilemma in mental health

1997 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Nielsen ◽  
Philip Ward
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Mental Health Policy ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Clinical Autonomy

Funding constraints and management practices are increasing pressure on clinicalautonomy within Australian mental health services. The introduction of total qualitymanagement, output-based funding and changes to public mental health policy havepromoted business-like efficiency and increased control of resources. It is argued thatsuch moves significantly circumscribe the discretionary authority that mental healthprofessionals have previously enjoyed. This paper attempts to highlight the ethical andmoral tension inherent within a corporate management approach, and calls formental health services to acknowledge the value of intellectual capital, creativity andinnovation.

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
pp. 569-570
Author(s):  
Dinesh Bhugra ◽  
Kamaldeep Bhui ◽  
Samuel Y. S. Wong ◽  
Stephen E. Gilman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Professional Help ◽  
Is Research

Positive mental health can contribute to better educational, employment, and social functioning. Public mental health includes both mental health promotion and prevention of mental ill health. Public mental health works at levels of general and whole population and society, vulnerable groups and individuals, and those needing early diagnosis and intervention. At each level different strategies are required. It is recognized that, when in distress, most individuals will seek help first from within their personal, social, and folk support systems and seek professional help only if that does not work. This depends upon healthcare systems and available resources. In this chapter the editors propose that public mental health is an important part of any healthcare system and suggest ways forward. They recognize that there is research evidence confirming the value of mental health promotion through education and empowerment, and by promoting strength and resilience through various local and national activities

Mental health promotion: Guidance and strategies

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Kalra ◽  
G. Christodoulou ◽  
R. Jenkins ◽  
V. Tsipas ◽  
N. Christodoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Population Mental Health

AbstractPublic mental health incorporates a number of strategies from mental well-being promotion to primary prevention and other forms of prevention. There is considerable evidence in the literature to suggest that early interventions and public education can work well for reducing psychiatric morbidity and resulting burden of disease. Educational strategies need to focus on individual, societal and environmental aspects. Targeted interventions at individuals will also need to focus on the whole population. A nested approach with the individual at the heart of it surrounded by family surrounded by society at large is the most suitable way to approach this. This Guidance should be read along with the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Guidance on Prevention. Those at risk of developing psychiatric disorders also require adequate interventions as well as those who may have already developed illness. However, on the model of triage, mental health and well-being promotion need to be prioritized to ensure that, with the limited resources available, these activities do not get forgotten. One possibility is to have separate programmes for addressing concerns of a particular population group, another that is relevant for the broader general population. Mental health promotion as a concept is important and this will allow prevention of some psychiatric disorders and, by improving coping strategies, is likely to reduce the burden and stress induced by mental illness.

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